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Emiliano Jordan stands with one of the bikes on exhibit at the gallery.(Photos © David Haines/BikePortland) This Saturday, Portland will welcome its first gallery space devoted solely to bicycles when Het Fairwheel Podium has its grand opening. Contrary to how I described it in a story back in December (it’s not a bike shop!), this … Read more
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has released a one-year report on the City of Portland’s 2030 Bike Plan. In it, the non-profit group points out where PBOT has lived up to their lofty goals and where they need to do more.
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A variety of bike oriented positions await your passionate presence this week. From women’s apparel to graphic design to freelance travel writing focused on the Rose City, there may be a job just for you. Check the links below for full job details and be sure to tell them you read about it here. Good … Read more
Sec. LaHood is coming to Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has nabbed a personal visit from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. At the BTA’s request, LaHood is slated for an invite-only event that will take place in Portland on March 21st. BTA Executive Director Rob Sadowsky says they initially … Read more
Download free maps here PBOT is at it again. Last fall we shared a new series of maps that offered detailed routes of 100+ mile bike rides/tours you could easily take from Portland. Now they’ve completed a new series of maps for rides that offer quick escapes without leaving the city.
[Publisher’s note: Our news intern, Patrick Croasdaile, happens to live in Clackamas County so he’s a bit closer to the action down there than I am. In the story below, he shares a roundup of Clackamas County bike news gleaned from a recent meeting of their biking and walking advisory committee.] County Planner Lori Mastrantonio-Meuser … Read more
Cute, but safe?(Photo: Sent in by reader) There’s a new front in the war on distracted driving: lap animals. State Senator Ginny Burdick is the sponsor of Senate Bill 160, which would create a new traffic violation for, “operating a vehicle when an animal is in the operator’s lap.” The offense would come with a … Read more
Tweed time!(Photo © J. Maus) There are a lot of things to do on a bike this weekend, including some great ways to experience local art by bike tomorrow. See the listings below for links and details. Friday, March 4th 6:00 pm: First Friday Art By Bike Join Pedal Bike Tours for a tour of … Read more
Sunday Parkways in Northwest Portland last year.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has just announced dates and locations for their five Sunday Parkways events. PBOT has also announced that the routes will be longer in length this year. Sunday Parkways will begin this May with an opening event in East Portland. … Read more
The Portland Society, a local non-profit that seeks to strengthen and support women-owned bike businesses, has announced a new grant program. Here’s the info from the call for applicants: What: Women seeking to develop their leadership and professional skills for use in promoting active transportation and livable streets are encouraged to apply to the Portland … Read more
